Category: Wine Articles

2017 Ian Brand “La Marea” Albariño, Kristy Vineyard, Monterey County. The La Marera Albariño, coming off a unique bench land vineyard that is set on the broken sediment of ancient…

2012 Fattoria Rodano, Chianti Classico DOCG, Castellina in Chianti, Tuscan Red, Italy. Set on Castellina’s limestones soils, the Rodano Chianti Classico is believed to be 100% Sangiovese from their certified…

2013 Matarromera “Granza” Tinta de Toro, DO Toro, Spain. A ripe and modern styled Toro made with all organic grapes, this Granza is 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) and marketing…

2016 Vincent Paris, Syrah, VDP Collines Rhodaniennes, Northern Rhone, France. The unbelievable price only makes me want a case or more of Vincent Paris’ Selection Vin de Pays des Collines…

2016 Boon Doon Vineyard, Grenache “Clos de Gilroy” Central Coast. Randall Grahm’s Syrah “Le Pousseur” ($26) and Grenache “Clos de Gilroy” ($20) are two of the best deals in California…

2012 Cantine Fratelli Guidetti, Boca DOC, Piedmonte Italy. Filippo Guidetti’s lovely and pure Boca DOC is made from 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Vespolina, it’s a detailed and classic Alta Langhe…

2014 Domaine Johann Michel, Cornas “Cuvee Jana” Rhone Valley, France. The 2014 Johann Michel Cuvee Jana Cornas is a big and meaty wine with a forceful personality and real palate…

2017 Joyce Vineyards, Albariño, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County. The new release of Joyce Albariño is an electric shock of fresh intensity and vitality, this is an awesome…

2009 Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Perrone, Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains. The single block Cabernet Franc Perrone was planted at Ridge’s Monte Bello estate in 1972 and it has…

2016 Samuel Louis Smith Wines, Syrah, Sandstone Terrace, Santa Cruz Mountains. The long hang time and unique soils of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains, especially in the Corralitos area makes…